The only real plus for separates is ease of upgrade but plenty of people believe that separates of any type (pre-amp/amp vs integrated) will sound better but without a way to verify it. Of course the huge negative is cost as well as more connection points to introduce noise.
Ruminations On CD Players
After multiple factory rebuilds, I'm ready to replace my twenty year old Arcam CD-73 CD player. I've looked through lists of recommended CD players in the $2000 range, and have noticed that some are all-inclusive while others have separate transports and DACs. Other than ease of replacement, what are the benefits of having the transport and DAC separate? Any recommendations on CD players in this price range? I only have music CDs so don't need anything that can do more than that.
Thanks,
John Cotner
New Ulm, MN